EQUIPMENT MECHANIC II (TRANSIT)

City of Rocky Mount; Rocky Mount (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Rocky Mount is seeking an experienced mechanic to participate in repair and maintenance of the city’s vehicle and equipment fleet, including buses. Duties include inspections, diagnosing, and performing PM and service repairs in accordance with manufacturer and FTA schedules.

The position operates on rotating shifts (1st shift 6:00am - 2:30pm and every other Saturday for 3 hours; 2nd shift 2:30pm - 10:30pm and every other Saturday).

Qualifications

• Reading, writing and basic math are required.
• Experience via apprenticeship/internship or 1–2 years in a similar role.
• Knowledge of internal combustion engines and vehicle maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, diagnose, and locate mechanical, electrical, air, and hydraulic malfunctions.
• Perform mechanical, hydraulic, and fabrication work and minor welding.
• Operate diagnostic equipment and replace faulty parts.
• Respond to field breakdowns and arrange transport when needed.
• Perform state inspections and preventive maintenance.
• Maintain records and prepare equipment for auction.

Skills

Reading and writing

Mathematical calculations

Diagnosing

Tool operation

Cooperation and prioritization

Interpersonal relations

Reporting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

** THIS IS A RE-POST, ALL PREVIOUS AND CURRENT APPLICANTS ARE STILL BEING CONSIDERED AND DO NOT NEED TO RE-APPLY**

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.

DEPARTMENT: Fleet Maintenance, City of Rocky Mount

JOB SUMMARY: This position is responsible for participating in the repair and maintenance of the City’s vehicle and equipment fleet. Responsible for providing service to all city fleet buses, PM and service repairs.

Repairs and PM will be performed at Manufacturer's recommendation and schedules as dictated by the Federal Transit Authority

Rotating Shift: 1st shift 6:00am - 2:30pm and every other Saturday for 3 hours and the other 2nd Shift 2:30pm - 10:30pm and every other Saturday

• Inspects, diagnoses, and locates malfunctions in mechanical, electrical, air, and hydraulic systems.
• Performs general and skilled mechanical, hydraulic, and fabrication work.
• Operates diagnostic equipment and hand and power tools used in the repair and maintenance of vehicles and equipment.
• Replaces or repairs faulty parts, including wheel bearings, seals, clutches, shock absorbers, and exhaust systems.
• Responds to breakdowns in the field; makes field repairs or arranges transport of disabled vehicles to shop.
• Performs state required inspections; inspects and replaces emission control devices; completes inspection forms.
• Performs preventive maintenance on vehicles and equipment.
• Cleans and washes equipment and vehicles as needed.
• Cleans and maintains tools and work areas.
• Maintains work time and materials records.
• Prepares equipment for auction.
• Performs minor cutting and welding repairs; fabricates parts.
• Installs specialized equipment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned to include call in for natural and man-made disasters to maintain and support all Departments.
• Service camera and bus equipment.
• Assess heavy and light duty repairs when needed.
• Key job repair tickets and ordering parts.

• Ability to read, write and perform mathematical calculations at a level commonly associated with the completion of high school or equivalent.
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.

Special Qualification:

• Possession of North Carolina Class B- CDL is required for this position.

• Knowledge of the repair and maintenance of internal combustion engines.
• Knowledge of City vehicle and equipment characteristics.
• Knowledge of relevant federal, state, and local laws and ordinances.
• Skill in the operation of job-related diagnostic equipment, hand tools, and power tools.
• Skill in the repair and maintenance of a wide variety of mechanical equipment.
• Skill in analyzing problems and identifying solutions.
• Skill in preparing clear and accurate reports.
• Skill in establishing cooperative and productive working relationships.
• Skill in setting priorities for competing projects.
• Skill in performing mathematical calculations.
• Skill in interpersonal relations.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS: The Lead Mechanic assigns work in terms of general instructions. The supervisor spot-checks completed work for compliance with procedures and the nature and propriety of the final results.

GUIDELINES: Guidelines include department and division policies; equipment and vehicles repair manuals; and safety regulations. These guidelines are generally clear and specific, but may require some interpretation in application.

COMPLEXITY: The work consists of related technical duties. The variety of vehicles and equipment to be maintained contributes to the complexity of the position.

SCOPE AND EFFECT: The purpose of this position is to participate in the repair and maintenance of the City equipment and vehicle fleet. Success in this position contributes to the provision of a safe and operable fleet.

PERSONAL CONTACTS: Contacts are typically with co-workers, members of the general public, and vendors.

PURPOSE OF CONTACTS: Contacts are typically to give or exchange information, resolve problems, and provide services.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The work is heavy work which requires exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Repetitive motion, sitting, standing, and walking. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• Required close visual acuity to perform activities like viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work is typically performed in an office, stockroom, warehouse, garage, or outdoors, occasionally in cold or inclement weather. The employee may be exposed to noise, dust, dirt, grease, machinery with moving parts, and irritating chemicals. The work requires the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, or gloves.

SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY: None.